Archive - Strange History

Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House

A brief history of Sarah Winchester and the strange house she built.

Aug 7, 2024 •

Rebecca Williams

June 2024

Interesting Historical Places in California (pt 2)

A list and explanation of some interesting historical places in California... again

Jun 30, 2024 •

Rebecca Williams

Interesting Historical Places in California

A list and explanation of some interesting historical places in California

Jun 9, 2024 •

Rebecca Williams

January 2024

October 2023

Topsy the Elephant

The unfortunate death of an "unruly" elephant at the hands of Thomas Edison

Oct 1, 2023 •

Rebecca Williams

December 2022

Les the Lesser Known Hemingway and His Micronation`

A brief retelling of the life and nation of the younger Hemingway brother.

Dec 3, 2022 •

Rebecca Williams

November 2022

Hello Subscribers

A bit of a heads up

Nov 21, 2022 •

Rebecca Williams

The Probable History of a Unique Historical Society

A (rough, to say the least) account of the history of the Clampers.

Nov 15, 2022 •

Rebecca Williams

October 2022

This is Strange History, a newsletter about strange or quirky historical events, historical people, societies, etc!

Oct 17, 2022 •

Rebecca Williams

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